Brighten up your crochet collection with the adorable Percival the Phoenix pattern. This charming design transforms scraps of DK chenille yarn into a vibrant, egg-shaped amigurumi, making it a delightful addition to any Easter decor. Percival's fiery colours and minimal sewing requirements make it a quick and rewarding project, suitable even for those with a stash of yarn leftovers. Perfect for gifting or adding a touch of fancy to your home, this crochet amigurumi decoration brings warmth and joy wherever it nests. With options for customization, it's easy to make Percival truly your own.
Crochet Percival The Phoenix Amigurumi
Materials Needed
- DK chenille yarn in two colours of your choice. For this pattern, Rico Design Ricorumi in Nilli Nilli was used.
- Colour A (Red): 7 grams (equivalent to 18.2 meters or 20 yards)
- Colour B (Yellow): 2 grams (equivalent to 5 meters or 6 yards)
- Crochet hook size: 2.5 mm (US B or C)
- Stuffing
- Needle
- Scissors
- Pins
- Stitch marker
- Safety eyes 6 mm
Crochet Pattern Abbreviations (US Terms)
- R#: Row/round number
- st: Stitch
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- mc: Magic circle
- sc: Single crochet
- hdc: Half double crochet
- dc: Double crochet
- tr: Treble crochet
- inc: Increase
- dec: Decrease
- sk: Skip
- [...]: Repeat the sequence of stitches indicated within the brackets, for the number of times stated after "x"
- (...): Total number of stitches you should have at the end of each row/round
Additional Information
- Pattern Level: Intermediate
- Yarn: You can choose any yarn weight or material, but it may impact the size of the final product and the hook size you will need.
- Hook size: Using a smaller hook size than recommended on the yarn label helps prevent the stuffing from showing through the stitches.
- Eyes: Safety eyes are not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Alternatives include crocheting or embroidering the eyes.
- Working in rounds: The pattern indicates working in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
- Stitch marker: Advised to use at the start of each round/row to keep count of stitches.
- Decreases: Invisible decrease method is recommended for a neater finish in amigurumi.
- No-sew method: Feet and beak are attached to the body during crocheting, which minimizes sewing.
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